Atty. David J. Morris

Atty. David J. Morris

David J. Morris is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, securities law and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Morris at a glance

David J. Morris is a Capital Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Missouri (1992). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D. UCLA, 1991) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Morris is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, securities law and 2 other areas of law
  • David J. received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David J. practices at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Morris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David J. Morris is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

David J. Morris is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Morris

Where is David J. Morris's law office located?
David J. Morris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Morris handle?
David J. Morris focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David J. Morris practiced law?
David J. Morris has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David J. Morris go to law school?
David J. Morris earned their education at (J.D. UCLA, 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact David J. Morris for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Morris directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David J. Morris received?
David J. Morris's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1991
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Missouri
Admitted: 1992

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